US Bridges

I-444 Ramp over Southwest Blvd. under

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI E JCT I-244 · Structure no. 183080000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-444 Ramp over Southwest Blvd. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-444 Ramp over Southwest Blvd. under in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,480 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-444 Ramp
CrossesSouthwest Blvd. under
Location0.1 MI E JCT I-244
RouteInterstate 444
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.1453, -96.00245
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,300 (2022)
Projected traffic72,480 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-444 Ramp over Southwest Blvd. under built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-444 Ramp over Southwest Blvd. under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-444 Ramp over Southwest Blvd. under carry?

About 45,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-444 Ramp over Southwest Blvd. under?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns I-444 Ramp over Southwest Blvd. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.